Climate
Living well with bad weather: Chris Berthelsen's part in Japan's efforts to control extreme weather
Can we control the weather? Or, do we need to get better again at reading it for ourselves, rather than relying on technology? Audio
Taranaki mayors push for govt hydrogen help
Local leaders say Taranaki is the ideal home for a future hydrogen industry, if central government comes to the table. Audio
NZ at significant risk of missing 2050 climate target
New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target, and the government's actions have increased the risk, according to independent monitoring. But the Climate Change Commission said… Audio
NZ at risk of missing 2050 climate target
New Zealand is at significant risk of missing its 2050 climate target. Climate Change correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Significant risk' of missing 2050 climate target, government making it worse
The government's actions have made it more likely the country won't meet its goals, a major report has found.
Ni-Vanuatu youth celebrate landmark ICJ ruling
Student Vepaiamele says the international court's advisory opinion also affirms countries' legal obligations to combat climate change and protect human rights.
UN's top court rules countries legally responsible
Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister says the Pacific now has more leverage in climate negotiations after the UN's top court found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse gas… Audio
'A ray of sunshine': NZ litigants spurred on by international climate ruling
A group of climate lawyers says a landmark ruling by the United Nations' highest court puts further pressure on the New Zealand government over a large hole in its climate plans.
UN's top court finds countries can be liable for emissions
Vanuatu's Climate Change Minister has said the Pacific now has more leverage in climate negotiations after the UN's top court found that countries can be held legally responsible for their greenhouse… Audio
International Court of Justice defines what countries are expected to do to cut emissions
The world's top court has delivered its opinion on climate change, defining what countries are legally expected to do to cut emissions and fix the damage. Lawyers for Climate Action executive director… Audio
Ruling allows country to sue each other over climate change
A landmark ruling has been released by the International Court of Justice which clears the way for countries to sue each other over climate change, including over historic emissions of planet-warming… Audio
Healthy and sustainable environment a human right: UN
The UN's top court says climate change is an 'urgent and existential threat' and says developing countries have a right to seek damages. Reporter Jamie Tahana spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Intl Court of Justice finds countries liable for climate change
RNZ's Jamie Tahana reports from the Hague where the International Court of Justice has ruled in its first ever case about climate change Audio
Do countries have a duty to prevent climate harm?
The world's highest court is about to answer this crucial question.
Can households really assess their own risk?
Critical research about future storms has been defunded, right when a scientist says it's needed most.
Lanternfish: Small fish, big impact
Researchers are investigating whether tiny lanternfish play an outsized role in controlling fish life cycles and carbon storage in the ocean.
Chair of panel behind climate change report on govt buyouts
The chair of the panel behind a contentious report on adapting to climate change says its authors never meant that flood victims should get no help from the taxpayer. Climate change correspondent… Audio
Counting the cost: flood clean up in Nelson Tasman
A week on from last week's devastating storm and locals in Nelson Tasman are still cleaning up and beginning to count the cost. Audio
'Birthplace of the nation' under threat
One of New Zealand's oldest archaeological sites is at risk of rising sea levels, according to a new study.
Real people, real lives, right now - the reality of climate change
When it comes to damage from serious weather events, the days of big pay-outs to property owners are coming to an end.
